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- Raise your thermostat to lower your electricity usage. For every degree you set your thermostat below 78°F, expect a five- to seven-percent increase in your cooling costs.
- Install a programmable thermostat. These are ideal for people who are away from home during set periods of time throughout the week and can save you hundreds every year in energy costs.
- Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120°F.
- Check your air filter every month, especially during heavy use months in the winter and summer. At a minimum, change the filter every 3 months.
- When you are not in the room, turn things off such as lights, TVs, entertainment systems, and your computer and monitor to save energy and money.
- By replacing your home's five most frequently used light bulbs with more energy-efficient alternatives such as LED lighting, you can save between $40 to $135 over its lifetime.
- Energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) are the most affordable way to provide high-quality, high-efficiency lighting throughout your home. CFLs last about six to 12 times longer than incandescent bulbs.
- Replace your washer if it's 10 years old or more with an energy-efficient model, and you could save more than $100 each year on your utility bills. That's like getting your high efficiency (HE) detergent free year round.
- Look for the ENERGY STAR® and EnergyGuide label on light bulbs, home appliances, and electronics. The ENERGY STAR® label is the government's seal of energy efficiency.
- Enable power management features on your home computer and monitor. Plug home electronics, such as TVs and DVD players, into power strips; turn the power strips off when the equipment is not in use.
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